This template provides a basic structure for your flexible working hours policy.
The usual 9 to 5 grind isn’t for everyone. And it might not be the most productive or even just convenient for your lifestyle. So, to make sure you’re equipped to find work-life harmony, here’s a policy that lets you take a bit more control of your work life.
This policy is for [all full-time and part-time employees] who need a little flexibility in their work and [whose job responsibilities are conducive to an adjusted schedule].
Flexible working hours refers to any non-set working schedule, where the employee has some choice in when and how they work.Such that on Mondays, an employee might work 9 to 5 from the office. But on Tuesdays, they might work from 8 to 7 (with a 3-hour break in the middle of the day) from home.
[Company name] is happy to provide flexible working hours that better accommodate your needs.Common reasons employees leverage flexible work hours include:
But whatever the reason, we're here for you!
There are a bunch of different ways that you can rearrange your work schedule, including:
If you have questions about any of these flexible work arrangements, please talk to [your manager/HR].
To be considered for a more flexible work schedule, we take into considerations a few things:
Overall, we want to work with you so you can be your best! Should your job allow, we will work to get you a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
The process for getting a flexible working schedule is as follows:
Moving forward, you and your manager will routinely meet [once a week] to discuss progress, align goals, and work through potential issues.Note: Your flexible work schedule can be discontinued at any time if you or your team become unproductive due to the arrangement.
The following may trigger disciplinary action:
If you are found doing any of these things, we will apply our usual [disciplinary action process] to resolve the issue.
Have a question about this policy? Reach out to [HR contact].